Saleh Mamman: Biography, Early Life, Career, Controversies, Family and Net Worth

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Saleh Mamman (born January 2, 1958) is a Nigerian government official who served as Minister of Power from August 2019 until September 2021.

He was sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari on August 21, 2019 after his nomination and Senate confirmation. Buhari dismissed Mamman on September 1, 2021, and he was succeeded by Abubakar Aliyu, Minister of State for Works and Housing.

Saleh Mamman Biography

Mamman Kwagyang Saleh hails from Taraba State. He earned a Higher National Diploma in electrical electronics from Kaduna Polytechnic in 1988 and completed an MBA in business administration at Bayero University Kano in 2015.

Career

Saleh began his teaching career in 1981 at the Technical School in Mubi, Adamawa State. In 1992, he transferred to Taraba State, where he was appointed assistant director at the Ministry of Works. He retired from public service in 2002 and subsequently pursued full‑time business and political activities.

Saleh Mamman Convicted

Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power, was sentenced to 75 years in prison for money laundering and fraud involving ₦33.8 billion in public funds. The judgment was based on multiple allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure in office.

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja delivered the verdict, finding Mamman guilty on all 12 counts brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The court imposed a 75‑year jail term on ten counts, a three‑year term on count four, and a two‑year term on count five, while allowing a fine of N10 million for count four. It also ordered the forfeiture of foreign cash and four high‑value homes in Abuja associated with Mamman.

This ruling represents a significant development in a case that has attracted public attention because of the scale of the alleged fraud and Mamman’s repeated absences from court proceedings.

Saleh Mamman Net Worth

Saleh Mamman’s net worth is not publicly known, although he was sentenced to 75 years in prison for the alleged misappropriation of public funds amounting to approximately ₦33.8 billion.

The conviction will have serious implications for his financial situation, but no specific net‑worth figure is available at this time.